Faculty Handbook 2020-21

1 Faculty Handbook 2020-21 2 APSU Website Link to Handbook: http://apsu.edu/academic-affairs/faculty/faculty_handbook/index.php Purpose of the Faculty Handbook The APSU Faculty Handbook is a compilation of the policies, procedures, working conditions, and behavioral expectations to guide faculty at Austin Peay State University. The purpose of the APSU Faculty Handbook is to make faculty, especially newly hired professors, aware of important policies and procedures of the University, and to highlight various sources of support available to enhance teaching, research, and service. Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies, including Title IX complaints, should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and Title IX Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, 601 College Street, Browning Building/Clarksville, TN 37044, [email protected], 931-221-7178 or EEO Compliance Officer and Investigator, Steven Grudzinski, 601 College Street, Browning Building, Clarksville, TN 37044, [email protected], 931- 221-7160. Title IX complaints may also be directed to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Greg Singleton, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, 601 College Street, Morgan University Center/Rm 206D, Clarksville, TN 37044, [email protected] 931-221-7005. 3 APSU Faculty Handbook, 2020-21 TABLE OF CONTENTS Prefix Contents UNIVERSITY MISSION AND VISION (link added on website) UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (link added on website) ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE .................................................................................. 4 UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE ...................................................................................... 15 CODE OF CONDUCT ..................................................................................................... 19 ADVICE TO NEW FACULTY ........................................................................................ 22 FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................ 32 RETENTION, TENURE, AND PROMOTION POLICY (link added on website) FACULTY-STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ...................................................................... 46 FELIX G. WOODWARD LIBRARY............................................................................... 51 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................... 59 BENEFITS ........................................................................................................................ 72 TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENT .............................................................................. 76 COURSE SYLLABUS ..................................................................................................... 79 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT .......................................................................................... 83 AUSTIN PEAY CENTER at FORT CAMPBELL ........................................................... 88 DISTANCE EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 91 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH SUPPORT ........................................ 96 SPECIAL PROGRAMS .................................................................................................. 103 AWARDS TO FACULTY .............................................................................................. 115 4 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 5 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION The president is the executive head of the University and of all its departments and exercises such supervision and direction as will promote the efficient operation of the University. The president is responsible to the APSU Board of Trustees. The president is the official means of communication between the faculty and APSU Board of Trustees and between students and the APSU Board of Trustees. The president recommends annually to the APSU Board of Trustees, the creation or continuance of positions of faculty and other employees of the University. The president has the authority to recommend or make appointments of personnel and, within budgetary limitations, to fix their salaries and to recommend or approve promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and removal of personnel, pursuant to the policies and procedures of the APSU Board of Trustees and subject to such prior approval or confirmation of the Board. The following officers are directly responsible to the president: • Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs • Vice President for Finance and Administration • Vice President for Student Affairs • Vice President for External Affairs • Vice President for Legal Affairs & Secretary to the APSU Board of Trustees • Vice President for Community and Government Relations • Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator • Director of Athletics • Director of Internal Audit • Military Advisor in Residence Current Organizational Chart: Please visit the APSU Governance section of the APSU website at https://www.apsu.edu/governance/organizational-chart.php for the current APSU Organizational Chart depicting the organizational structure for the University as a whole and for the academic division of the University. 6 DEANS’ ROLES Dean of the College of Arts and Letters The dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CoAL) provides for the necessary articulation, communication, and cooperation among the departments of the College and any special programs reporting through the dean's office and with the University as a whole. The dean, under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervises and participates in the design, planning, organization, operation, and evaluation of the Arts and Letters’ instructional, public service, research and staff functions. The departments/programs in the College of Arts and Letters include African American Studies; department of Art and Design; Center of Excellence for Creative Arts; Communication; History and Philosophy; Languages and Literature; Music; Theatre and Dance; and Women’s Studies. Dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences The dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences (CoBHS) provides for the necessary articulation, communication, and cooperation among the departments of the College and any special programs reporting through the dean's office and with the University as a whole. The dean, under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervises and participates in the design, planning, organization, operation and evaluation of the college’s instructional, public service, research and staff functions. The departments and schools in College of Behavioral and Health Sciences include the school of nursing and the departments of criminal justice; health and human performance; leadership and organizational administration; military science and leadership; political science and public management; psychological science and counseling; social work; and sociology. Dean of the College of Business The dean of the College of Business provides for the necessary articulation, communication, and cooperation among the departments of the College and any special programs reporting through the dean's office and with the University as a whole. The dean, under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervises and participates in the design, planning, organization, operation and evaluation of the college’s instructional, public service, research, and staff functions. The departments in the College of Business are the department of accounting, finance, and economics and the department of management, marketing, and general business. Dean of the Eriksson College of Education The dean of the Eriksson College of Education provides for the necessary articulation, communication, and cooperation among the departments of the College and any special programs reporting through the dean's office and with the University as a whole. The dean, under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervises and participates in the design, planning, organization, operation and evaluation of the college’s instructional, public service, research, and staff functions. The departments, centers and programs in the Eriksson College of Education include the department of educational specialties, department of teaching and learning, the general studies program, and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA), the Jack Hunt STEM Center, The Center for Rural Education and Full Spectrum Learning (FSL). The Eriksson College of Education also houses The Office of Teacher Education and Partnerships, Office of COE Assessment and the Office of Certification and Licensure. Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics The dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CoSTEM) provides for the necessary articulation, communication, and cooperation among the departments 7 of the College and any special programs reporting through the dean's office and with the

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